I snapped this shot yesterday from the driveway at work around 4:45 p.m. If only the stupid Feed Mill wasn't in the way! Here's another one from our Christmas tree.
Last night we received our first dusting of winter white. It was just a little bit of snow, but the rain that came before it sure made a slippery mess on the roads. The river also froze completely, and it looked really neat.
We had another beautiful November weekend. The weather was quite nice, and the sun was out. I just can't complain!
On Friday night was the Annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. It was pretty normal - a good supper laced with reports about various events that happened this year. Unfortunately, I was stuck presenting the financial report - the most boring part of the whole banquet.
On Saturday I visited the various craft sales in town - my favourite being the one at the Eidse farm. Lola had her beautiful art, pottery and jewellery for sale, as well as some delicious smelling flat breads. Others had baked goods for sale, and like usual, Jackie was handing out cups of her home made hot cocoa to everyone. Saturday afternoon entailed a trip to Starbuck where Ryan's Rosenort Atom team tied their hockey game 3-3. It was a good game.
"There was a point in the game where it looked like they were actually cycling the puck - and they scored!" - Coach Ryan
We also got the Christmas tree up with presents to boot, and the cat had a rather rough weekend and spent the day sleeping in the sink. Later in the day, his tail was lit on fire after brushing past a candle, and he left the room with a trail of smoke behind him. I don't think he was impressed.
On Friday night was the Annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. It was pretty normal - a good supper laced with reports about various events that happened this year. Unfortunately, I was stuck presenting the financial report - the most boring part of the whole banquet.
On Saturday I visited the various craft sales in town - my favourite being the one at the Eidse farm. Lola had her beautiful art, pottery and jewellery for sale, as well as some delicious smelling flat breads. Others had baked goods for sale, and like usual, Jackie was handing out cups of her home made hot cocoa to everyone. Saturday afternoon entailed a trip to Starbuck where Ryan's Rosenort Atom team tied their hockey game 3-3. It was a good game.
"There was a point in the game where it looked like they were actually cycling the puck - and they scored!" - Coach Ryan
We also got the Christmas tree up with presents to boot, and the cat had a rather rough weekend and spent the day sleeping in the sink. Later in the day, his tail was lit on fire after brushing past a candle, and he left the room with a trail of smoke behind him. I don't think he was impressed.
Uncle Ryan and Auntie Heather's brag page...
• Emily's first day of Kindergarten
• Emily loves animals
• Cute kitty
• My favourite - Emily's first school picture
• Emily's first day of Kindergarten
• Emily loves animals
• Cute kitty
• My favourite - Emily's first school picture
I know, I know, it's been almost two full weeks since I've written. In all honestly, life has been busy with all the very normal things life is usually busy with. Ryan is busy with hockey on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Last weekend he played in the EM Cup for Rosenort Fellowship Chapel. I think he had a good time, but he spent more time complaining about how sore he was after it all. Other things we have been up to: always house projects, trips to the city, work, etc., etc.
I haven't even really been taking many pictures. However, I missed an INCREDIBLE photo op last week Thursday. Ryan and I were travelling home cross-country from Steinbach after one of the EM Cup hockey games. It was a beautiful, clear night - and not too cold. We turned west onto a gravel road, and when I looked out my window across the darkened fields I saw the most amazing Northern Lights I have ever seen. I was in awe, with my nose pressed almost to the window. They were incredibly bright, with all colours changing rapidly, and moving constantly. It was stunning. Just then, we approached a field where the farmers were still at work trying to rescue their crops. Three combines were parked in a semi-circle near the road - all their lights on and dust rising to the night sky. Three more grain trucks also idled near the road, and in the light from their beams there were five farmers standing in a line - only their silhouettes visible from the road - arms crossed across their chests as they stared above to the fantastic show of lights. If ONLY I had my camera!!! Breathtaking.
I haven't even really been taking many pictures. However, I missed an INCREDIBLE photo op last week Thursday. Ryan and I were travelling home cross-country from Steinbach after one of the EM Cup hockey games. It was a beautiful, clear night - and not too cold. We turned west onto a gravel road, and when I looked out my window across the darkened fields I saw the most amazing Northern Lights I have ever seen. I was in awe, with my nose pressed almost to the window. They were incredibly bright, with all colours changing rapidly, and moving constantly. It was stunning. Just then, we approached a field where the farmers were still at work trying to rescue their crops. Three combines were parked in a semi-circle near the road - all their lights on and dust rising to the night sky. Three more grain trucks also idled near the road, and in the light from their beams there were five farmers standing in a line - only their silhouettes visible from the road - arms crossed across their chests as they stared above to the fantastic show of lights. If ONLY I had my camera!!! Breathtaking.
Another week has come and gone. Ryan had a soccer game on Wednesday, and although it was a really good game, his team lost with an unfortunate score of 4-3. Their next game is on Sunday, November 14th at 10:00 a.m.
Tonight we are off to the city to have supper with Jer, Bonnie and Gina - and then we are all off to the Manitoba Art Expo at the Assiniboia Downs.
And a little tidbit for former Rosenortians... here is the ugly new addition to our main street. Through the grapevine I've heard that this thing cost $70,000! On the bright side, if I use binoculars out the window from the spare room upstairs I will always have instant access to the outdoor temperature, and the lowdown on the latest interest rates.
Tonight we are off to the city to have supper with Jer, Bonnie and Gina - and then we are all off to the Manitoba Art Expo at the Assiniboia Downs.
And a little tidbit for former Rosenortians... here is the ugly new addition to our main street. Through the grapevine I've heard that this thing cost $70,000! On the bright side, if I use binoculars out the window from the spare room upstairs I will always have instant access to the outdoor temperature, and the lowdown on the latest interest rates.
I like the idea of putting photos directly into my blog, but I think it's nice to view the larger version - and so far, I can only link those externally.
On the weekend, we got to meet my cousins Patrick & Ang Kroeker's new baby - Simon Joel Peter. What a sweetheart - he was just 17 days old when we saw him. I think he looks just like his dad.
We also went to Mona Lisa's for supper together with Frank and Jeanne. Jeanne's paintings are currently hanging in the restaurant, and she has also sold one of them. We are quite proud of her! Next we will get to see my mom's art at the Manitoba Art Expo at the Assiniboia Downs this weekend.
On the weekend, we got to meet my cousins Patrick & Ang Kroeker's new baby - Simon Joel Peter. What a sweetheart - he was just 17 days old when we saw him. I think he looks just like his dad.
We also went to Mona Lisa's for supper together with Frank and Jeanne. Jeanne's paintings are currently hanging in the restaurant, and she has also sold one of them. We are quite proud of her! Next we will get to see my mom's art at the Manitoba Art Expo at the Assiniboia Downs this weekend.
